Today is going to be a bit of a mixed bag – just a glimpse into what a typical day looks like for me.
Rivian Referral Love!
First things first, a huge shoutout to the awesome person who used my Rivian referral link! I got the notification this morning, and it’s always great to know someone is getting a discount and that I get a little something too. Unlike Tesla, Rivian doesn’t tell me much beyond that someone used the link. So, if that was you, please drop a comment below so I can give you a proper shoutout! Congratulations on your new Rivian – I hope you absolutely love it! And if you’re thinking of getting a Rivian soon, don’t forget to check out my referral link!
Tech Channel Dreams in the Messy Shed
Now, let’s take a peek inside the Shed Studios – and yes, it’s a bit of a disaster zone right now! But this is where the magic happens, or at least where I review a lot of cool tech. Many of you might not know this, but before diving into the world of electric vehicles, my original YouTube passion was technology. Back in the late 2000s, I was all about tech reviews. Life got busy, and I shifted focus to EVs, but I’ve been feeling the itch to get back into the tech review game.
DIY Time: Building Shelves for the Nerd Cave
Moving on from tech to DIY! One of my projects for today is to tackle this area in the shed and build a shelf. I’ve got a few computer towers lying around, and I’m envisioning a nice shelf to lay them down neatly. I’m still debating the exact placement – whether to put it here or rearrange things a bit. This corner is kind of my “nerd cave,” with my rack, 3D printer, and consoles. I don’t usually show this side of the shed, so here’s a little behind-the-scenes look! I found a helpful YouTube video with shelf design ideas, and now that I have a truck (the Rivian, in this case!), hauling materials from Home Depot is a breeze!
Road Trip to Home Depot and a Tent Hunt
Speaking of Home Depot, that’s another stop on today’s agenda. I need to pick up some lumber and other supplies for my shelf-building project. But before that, I’m also on a mission to find a tent for my truck or SUV. The Rivian club is planning a camping trip to Death Valley in November, and while there’s an inn as a backup, I’d love to have a truck tent setup. I found a place on Facebook Marketplace called Recon Recovery that sells tents, so that’s our first stop.
Tent Shopping at Recon Recovery
We took the Rivian out today for our adventures. Our first stop was Recon Recovery in Claremont. They had some really cool-looking tents for trucks and SUVs, including a brand new one for $1999. They also mentioned having scratch and dent options, which I’m totally open to for saving some cash. Unfortunately, they were out of stock on those at the moment, but I’m planning to check back in a couple of weeks. They even had awnings, which would be a sweet addition! I’m hoping to connect with their store manager – maybe even do a collaboration in the future, who knows?
Upland Supercharger: 64 Chargers!
Next up: Upland! We visited the brand-new Tesla Supercharger station there, and wow – 64 chargers! A friend of mine was even there charging their Model Y. This location is massive! I even managed to snag a corner spot, though it technically took up two spaces (it was designed that way for the charger placement). Thankfully, there were tons of other chargers available.
One last thing I wanted to mention – a fantastic accessory for the Rivian is the bedliner I got from BestEVMods. I have an Amazon affiliate link in the description if you’re interested. It’s a great addition to protect the truck bed.
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